Salty snacks
Harvest Snaps WHITE CHEDDAR Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks
3.0 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 64
Harvest Snaps WHITE CHEDDAR Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavor enhancer, flavoring and industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better vegetable chips and straws
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Rice, Peas, Black Beans Veggie Crisps Off the Eaten Path Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 98 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Harvest Snaps Lightly Salted Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks Calbee · 20.0 oz (1.25 lb) 567 g Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 83 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Pea Crisps 365 Whole Foods Market · 94 g Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 94 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Veggie Chips Lilly's Family Foods · 4 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 93 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Beet Chips Naked Rhythm Superfoods · 40 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 36 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
WHITE CHEDDAR Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 36.5 = 63.5 → 64
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 22 pieces (28 g)
Ingredients
- GREEN PEAS
- VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER, SUNFLOWER OIL)
- WHITE CHEDDAR SEASONING (CHEDDAR CHEESE, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOUR CREAM, CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES, SWEET CREAM SOLIDS, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT DRY MILK, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, CANOLA OIL, VINEGAR)
- RICE
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- ROSEMARY EXTRACT (FOR FRESHNESS)
Label text, as published
GREEN PEAS, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHITE CHEDDAR SEASONING (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOUR CREAM, [CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES], SWEET CREAM SOLIDS, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT DRY MILK, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, CANOLA OIL, VINEGAR), RICE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (FOR FRESHNESS). CONTAINS: MILK
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org